Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs Office Undergraduate Programs and Records

Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs The College of Engineering is seeking an Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs to join its Undergraduate Programs Office. The Associate Director plays a key role in supporting the academic success and overall experience of Engineering undergraduates, with particular responsibility for the College's first-year student population. Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Director provides academic advising to undergraduate students while leading programs and initiatives that support first-year advising, orientation, recruitment, yield, and retention. The Associate Director oversees the College's first-year counseling program and Freshman Advising Seminar (EK 100), coordinates major recruitment and yield activities, and supervises and mentors Academic Advisors. This is a highly collaborative and student-facing role that works closely with students, faculty, College leadership, academic departments, and University partners to create a supportive and engaging experience for Engineering students from recruitment and enrollment through their undergraduate academic journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as academic advisor for approximately 200 undergraduate students, helping students assess their academic progress, explore options, navigate challenges, and make informed decisions about their academic paths.
• Supervise and mentor two Academic Advisors, providing ongoing guidance and support through regular individual meetings.
• Oversee advising and registration services for approximately 450 first-year Engineering students and analyze first-year student data and trends to inform programming and student support.
• Plan and implement EK 100, the Freshman Advising Seminar, including coordinating the course syllabus and selecting, hiring, and training approximately 35 EK 100 Student Advisors.
• Serve as the College's primary liaison to the Office of Orientation and coordinate Summer Orientation programming for incoming first-year Engineering students.
• Partner with University Recruitment and the Yield Committee to plan and implement recruitment and yield initiatives, including Admitted Terrier Days, Fall and Winter Open Houses, and Admitted Terrier Visits.
• Collaborate with the Director of Undergraduate Programs, Associate Dean, Dean, and other College partners to develop programming and activities for Admitted Terrier Days and other recruitment initiatives.
• Monitor and provide annual reporting on recruitment and enrollment data, including deposits, conversion/yield, and matriculation.
• Serve as a key liaison with cognate departments and programs, including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, the CAS Writing Program, and first-year Engineering courses.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for transfer students and collaborate with the Engineering Registrar to manage registration and waitlist considerations for first-year and transfer student populations.

• Bachelor's degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in academic advising, student services, higher education administration, or a related area.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and support students as they navigate academic decisions, requirements, and challenges.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple programs, events, and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, College leadership, and University partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a student-focused team while also exercising independent judgment and initiative.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff is preferred. 
• Experience supporting first-year students, orientation, recruitment, yield, or retention initiatives is preferred.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be an experienced student-services professional who enjoys working directly with students while also taking a broader leadership role in programs that shape the undergraduate experience. This position offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on students at several important points in their Engineering journey—from recruitment and orientation through advising, registration, and academic progression.